Get 650–730 Watts of Solar Power on Top of Your Van. No Compromises!

Get 650–730 Watts of Solar Power on Top of Your Van. No Compromises!

Posted by PopRak - Product Development Team on 14th Apr 2025

When we set out to add solar to the PopRak, we realized two key things:
  1. You’re not always parked outside a building for the perfect social media shot—you actually need power when you're off-grid and on the move.
  2. The solar panels on the market weren’t cutting it. Too small. Too spaced out. Not edge-to-edge. If we were going to deliver real power for real vanlifers, we needed to build our own.

So that’s exactly what we did...
 
Introducing the PopRak SolarMax Solution, a 650–730 watt walkable solar array that integrates directly with your PopRak rooftop sleeper—delivering serious off-grid power without blocking your vent fan (a common limitation in most van builds).

Thanks to our notched design, you don’t have to choose between ventilation and solar. You get both: proper airflow to keep your interior comfortable, and reliable solar performance to run your fridge, lights, fans, or devices when you’re off the grid.

With 650–730 watts on your roof, you can run your 12V fridge for days, keep your lights and vent fan running without worry, charge laptops and camera gear, and still have juice to spare. It's the kind of power that makes longer, remote trips feel easy.

Whether you’re installing it at the same time as your PopRak or adding it later, setup is fast and straightforward. The array uses our ready-to-install peel-and-stick panels, with standard MC4 connectors, and requires no extra drilling or custom work. Widely compatible, the SolarMax is easily integrated into your van's auxiliary electrical system.

Most rooftop solar setups in this space top out at 300–400 watts. PopRak’s system delivers nearly double that power —giving you more freedom, longer trips, and a more self-reliant van life setup.

P.S. - For a limited time, you can save $500 when you order the PopRak Solar Solution during our presale.